The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting for an immediate, provisional full-time correction officer opening assigned to 911 dispatch.
The position is in the office’s Communications Division, which operates the county’s emergency dispatch center, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The office said its 911 dispatchers are trained in corrections and are sworn peace officers.
The job includes answering emergency and nonemergency calls, dispatching law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel, coordinating communications during critical incidents and supporting first responders. Dispatchers also use communications equipment and computer systems.
Skills and benefits
The office is seeking applicants with strong computer, multitasking and communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to public service and teamwork.
The recruitment announcement lists salary and benefits, New York State 25-year retirement system benefits, training and certification opportunities, and opportunities for career advancement in public safety communications.
How to apply
Applicants can call the Sheriff’s Office at 607-535-8222 for instructions. The county’s Application for Employment and/or Examination is available online.
The county instructs applicants to complete one application for each job title and review the position announcement for its minimum qualifications.
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